Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chief Ordnance Artificer (First Class)

Unit:

H.M.S. Achilles (70), Royal Navy

Awarded on:

February 23rd, 1940

Citation:
"whose skilful maintenance of the gun armament material secured that at the end of the action all guns were fully in action and all hoists working. At no time was the rate of fire of any turret slowed up by any failure 'in the ammunition supply or by any defect."

"In recognition of the gallant and successful action with the " Admiral Graf Spee."